The 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit is honoured to once again welcome Dr. Ilona Karpanos, International Trade and Economic Development Manager at Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, to London this September.

Dr. Karpanos brings a wealth of experience in global market entry, economic strategy, and commercial intelligence. Her leadership is central to connecting UK businesses with East African partners and driving high-impact collaborations.

Why Cambridgeshire’s Business Ecosystem Matters for East Africa

Cambridgeshire’s economy is renowned for its diversity, resilience, and a dynamic blend of cutting-edge innovation and strong traditional sectors. The region leads the UK in:

• Information Technology & Telecoms (e.g., Arm Limited, Aveva Group PLC): Driving digital transformation across industries.
• Life Sciences & Biotechnology (e.g., Carl Zeiss Ltd): Powering healthcare, pharma, and R&D.
• High-Tech & Advanced Manufacturing (e.g., Qualcomm, Marshall of Cambridge): Delivering solutions for infrastructure, logistics, and value-added processing.
• Research & Development: Home to globally recognised private and academic research, including the University of Cambridge.
• Professional Services, Creative Industries, Agriculture, and Tourism: Rounding out a truly global business profile.

Unlocking East Africa’s Growth Potential

With rising demand for smart technologies, knowledge transfer, and market-led innovation, East Africa can leverage Cambridgeshire’s world-leading strengths through partnerships, trade, and investment. Dr. Karpanos’s proven record—growing international revenue, launching products in new markets, and shaping policies for sustainable growth—offers East African enterprises:

• Access to advanced UK tech and research
• Market entry support and business strategy guidance
• New opportunities in sectors from agri-tech to healthcare and digital transformation
• Sustainable, job-creating business models

Join Us in London

Meet Dr. Ilona Karpanos and discover how Cambridgeshire’s powerhouse industries can help East Africa innovate, scale, and succeed. Don’t miss your chance to shape the future at the UK–Africa Business Summit 2025.

Register: https://ukafricasummit2025.eventbrite.co.uk
Brochure: https://www.ukafricabusinesssummit.uk/2025brochure.pdf